Concerning an increase in affordable housing funding from increased state sales tax revenue that results from a modification to the state sales tax vendor fee, and, in connection therewith, enacting the "Affordable Housing Act of 2019" and making an appropriation.

Concerning the taxation of products that contain nicotine, and, in connection therewith, increasing the cigarette tax by eight and seventy-five one-hundredths cents per cigarette and the tobacco products tax by twenty-two percent of the manufacturer's list price; creating a tax on nicotine products that is equal to sixty-two percent of the manufacturer's list price; referring a ballot issue for prior voter approval for the new and increased taxes; dedicating the new tax revenue for behavioral health services for children and youth, health care affordability and accessibility, the Colorado preschool program expansion and enhancement, and the newly created Colorado expanded learning opportunities program; and making an appropriation.

Last Action: 05/2/2019 | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Lost with Amendments - Committee

Concerning a clarification that the income tax credit for retrofitting a residence to increase a residence's accessibility is available for changes made to a residence that benefit a qualified individual's dependent.

Concerning the creation of a refundable income tax credit for qualifying seniors that replaces the senior property tax exemption, and, in connection therewith, enacting the "Senior Housing Security Act of 2019".

Concerning the alignment of the state income tax deduction for contributions to a 529 account with the changes in the federal "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" of 2017 that allow tax-free distributions for elementary and secondary tuition expenses.

Last Action: 02/19/2019 | House Committee on Education Postpone Indefinitely